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ASEAN, Human Rights and the West

Author

Hiro Katsumata

Date of Issue

2009

School

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Abstract

The common belief that the Western powers are putting pressure on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to change its stance on human rights is erroneous. Hence, proponents of human rights diplomacy in Southeast Asia should not count on these powers.